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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,573.20, 270,859.80 and 135,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,573.20, 270,859.80 and 135,958.40 is: 203,937.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,573.20 : 270,859.80 = 135,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,573.20/270,859.80 = 135,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,573.20x = 270,859.80 × 135,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,573.20x = 36,825,665,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,825,665,032.32/180,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,937.60

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